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What Oregon's leaders got done (and didn't) for the climate

by Zach Baker on

Oregon’s 2019 legislative session will likely go down in history for what did not happen for the climate - and rightly so. 

Oregon's Legislative session is done. We are not.

by Meredith Connolly on

Will Oregon be the state that ran away and hid from our climate responsibility, or will we reclaim our position of climate leadership?

Oregon close to becoming second state to cap carbon emissions

by Climate Solutions on

After a record-length debate following record-high temperatures in Salem, the Oregon House of Representatives passed the Clean Energy Jobs Act,…

This month, we can make Clean Energy Jobs a reality in Oregon

by Meredith Connolly on

Clean Energy Jobs is now in the home stretch. Contact your legislators today, and let's make history!

Climate leadership, state to state

by Devon Downeysmith on

With a clean energy win accomplished in Washington, attention now turns to Oregon. Also: other states and cities show what climate leadership does…

Mid-session check in on climate action in Oregon

by Zach Baker on

With just over two months left to pass bills that make climate progress this year, we’re working hard to get a wide range of climate strategies

Banning fracking in Oregon

by Meredith Connolly on

The Oregon legislature has the opportunity to take a critical step forward by banning fracking for oil or gas.

Everyone deserves equal access to roads

by Mara Gross on

Immigrant communities are on the front lines of climate change, and we stand with our partners in working to ensure all Oregonians are treated with…

Your advocacy is working!

by Zach Baker on

Oregon is getting closer to passing landmark climate legislation. Your help is needed to send the strongest possible bill to the floor for a vote.…

Portland Clean Energy Fund is becoming a reality

by Zach Baker on

Portlanders passed the initiative overwhelmingly, and we want to show City Council that the public is still excited and supports stewarding the…

Clean Energy Jobs: What's happening and how to help

by Zach Baker on

The biggest climate legislation in Oregon history is moving forward, and your help is needed to pass the bold action we need.

Initial take on Clean Energy Jobs bill release

by Mara Gross on

The Oregon Legislature has released a draft of the Clean Energy Jobs bill. Climate Solutions is focused on passing a strong policy that reduces…

Legislative preview: The year for bold climate action in Oregon

by Zach Baker on

With your help, we’ll ensure that the Oregon Legislature takes bold action for a healthy climate.

Positioned to win: Northwest climate progress in 2019

by Gregg Small on

What’s ahead for major climate and clean energy action in the Pacific Northwest this year... and what it’s going to take to get there. 

NW governors optimistic on climate action

by Climate Solutions on

On Friday, Dec. 14, Climate Solutions hosted a live Twitter Q&A with Governors Jay Inslee and Kate Brown.

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We did it! 100% clean and fossil-free Multnomah county buildings

Submitted by Jonathan Lee on

Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution ensuring all new county-owned buildings—including libraries, courthouses, and community centers—are built to be fossil-free and utilize 100% clean and renewable energy.
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